People are often running around saying there’s not enough time in the day. And if you’re trying to lose weight naturally, then it can seem even harder to fit all that’s needed to lose weight, like planning, exercising, etc, into your schedule, as well. And when it seems like there’s not enough time to get things done, it can lead to a feeling of stress, which can affect the immune system, make it challenging to lose weight due to the urge to overeat, cause pain in the body, and can lead to other unhealthy habits and health conditions.
That being said, it’s important to do what we can to eliminate and avoid stress in our lives so it doesn’t impact us in an unhealthy way, and one way to do that is better time management.
Use a calendar. Using the good old calendar can do wonders for better time management to reduce stress. A calendar can help you stay organized so things don’t fall through the cracks. You can include your exercise and diet plans, as well, when looking at your natural weight loss program, so another advantage is it’s a great way to stay focused to achieve your goals. You should look at your calendar every morning and evening so you know what’s going on for that day, the next day, and the week!
Plan and prioritize. Know what your priorities are so you can be certain what needs to get done today and what can wait until tomorrow.
Be mindful of time. Wear a watch or have a phone handy that allows you to be aware of the time so you can stay schedule. Also, be mindful of the length of meetings and appointments so you’re respectful of both your time and others. This will help you avoid running late, or over, because when this happens, stress often creeps in.
Organization. By being organized, you’ll be able to find things faster and won’t stress by searching for whatever it is you’re looking for. Your organization style may be unique to you, but whatever it is, do it. Something as simple as making daily lists can be a huge help in managing time and reducing stress. Just make the checklist short each day, three things that must be done.
Don’t overextend yourself. This is important– It’s OK to say ‘no’! Whether it is to a friend, a coworker, your boss, or a family member, if you don’t have the time to do something because your calendar is already full, then it’s OK to say no. Remember, when you say ‘yes’ to something, you’re saying ‘no’ to something else, because you only have so many hours in a day. A sure way to create undue stress is by overextending yourself and putting yourself into a position where you don’t have enough time to get it all done. Take care of yourself. What doesn’t get done today will still be there tomorrow.
Keeping unhealthy stress to a minimum, or avoiding all together, is critical to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Having good time management skills is very helpful in doing this, and in turn, you’ll be better able to manage your life and your natural weight loss goals.
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